Pregnancy Related Pain

Back pain in pregnancy is very common, affecting an estimated 50 percent to 80 percent of pregnant women. It can range from mild pain associated with specific activities to acute pain that becomes chronic. During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis, which can cause back pain.

Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression is a gentle, non-invasive pain-relieving treatment. Research shows that chiropractic relief as safe and effective in reducing low back pain intensity for 94% of pregnant women's pain within 4.5 days and 2 treatments. No adverse effects were reported. Another study has also shown Cox Technic Flexion Distraction and Decompression being used to relieve back pain in pregnant women in just one visit and complete resolution of the symptoms in 8 visits.

As a pregnant patient, you can lie on your side while the doctor can easily use spinal manipulation with The Cox Table, using its flexion motion to move the spine laterally (sideways) and using the lateral motion to flex the spine. The treatment is very gentle and relieving as it doesn't take too much to move the spine.

At home you may want to avoid sitting for long periods of time, take nutritional supplements that help rebuild disc cartilage, do exercises that strengthen your spine, sleep on a supportive mattress, sit in an ergonomically designed chair, and modify your daily activities as needed.